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She felt the weight of their scrutiny and lifted her chin, forcing herself to meet their gazes with composure.
Kael rose from his seat, his expression neutral as he inclined his head. “Your Highness,” he said, his voice deep and steady.
“Your Highness,” Emilia replied, her voice softer but steady.
She took the seat to his left, her heart pounding. As the council resumed their discussions, Emilia tried to focus on the matter at hand: a growing tension between Arindale and its neighboring kingdom, Callidra. The details of the dispute were intricate, involving contested trade routes and rumors of espionage.
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